By Horn Africa News
Somalia and Japan have held high-level discussions aimed at enhancing development projects and economic infrastructure, as Somali government officials visit Japan to meet with top Japanese leaders.
During the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) in Yokohama, Somali Minister of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development,
Mahmud Abdirahman Sheikh Farah (Benebene), and Somalia’s Ambassador to Japan, Hodan Osman Abdi, engaged in a series of meetings with Japan’s Foreign Minister, the Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Japan–African Union Parliamentary Committee.
The meetings focused on strengthening bilateral relations, political cooperation, and development support. Japan’s Foreign Minister reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting Somalia, particularly in the areas of security and economic development.
Minister Farah also held a meeting with JICA Vice President Miyazaki Katsura, where both sides agreed to accelerate development projects, vocational training programs, and economic infrastructure initiatives. The Somali Minister emphasized that the Federal Government of Somalia prioritizes youth employment and sustainable development through international cooperation.
In another session with the Japan–African Union Parliamentary Committee, discussions centered on deepening economic partnerships, vocational training, and community investment. Committee members expressed strong support for Somalia and pledged to further strengthen bilateral relations.
The Somali delegation also met with leaders of other international organizations to explore investment opportunities, social service development, and Somalia’s role in promoting regional peace and integration.
These engagements demonstrate Somalia’s commitment to international cooperation, with Japan and other development partners playing a key role in supporting the National Transformation Plan (NTP) and the country’s long-term Vision 2060 goals.
